London Derby: Chelsea VS Arsenal - Prediction & Odds

The English Premier League returns today and will feature a very high-voltage match in the evening. The League will feature a thrilling encounter between Chelsea FC and Arsenal, commonly known as the London Derby. Chelsea FC are on a mission to get back to their prime form after having a difficult start. Meanwhile, Arsenal are determined and desperate more than anyone to lift the league title. This London Derby will be a very decisive game for the two sides going forward in the league.

Stats&Facts

• Arsenal's records against Chelsea are something very strong. They have won their last three away meetings against Chelsea. Arsenal could become the first team to beat the Blues in four successive games at Stamford Bridge since 1986.
• The recent records for Arsenal against Chelsea are pretty impressive. They won five of their last six Premier League games against Chelsea.
• The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 15 matches against London side clubs.
• After losing three matches in the league, Chelsea are now unbeaten in their last two matches, winning both of them.
• Arsenal are only two of the teams in the league who haven't lost yet, Tottenham Hotspur is the other side. The Gunners are the only side who have yet to concede a single goal in away games so far in the season.

Team News

The international break was not kind to Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino. He has to deal with so many injuries ahead of the London Derby. Armando Broja, Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, and Carney Chukwuemeka remain out of the squad due to their injury. However, Nicolas Jackson and captain Reece James were seen in Chelsea's training. They could make their return today against Arsenal. Malo Gusto is back again after having a three-match suspension. As for the Gunners, Bukayo Saka's fitness has remained to be seen. He was not in England's squad during the international break. Leandro Trossard and William Saliba were also absent on their international duty due to injury problems. But both Saka and Saliba trained with the squad and could play against Chelsea. The Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Fernandez, Caicedo, Gallagher; Palmer, Jackson, Sterling The Possible Lineup for Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Partey; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli

Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal

Arsenal are having a very good time in the League. Their away records are very impressive as they are yet to concede a goal. Therefore, it will be very difficult for Chelsea FC to beat Arsenal today.

Betfair Odds

Chelsea: 3.28 Draw: 3.42 Arsenal: 2.25 Visit BFB247 to see all Betfair Odds